Hamstring injury could force Vietnam’s striker Nguyen Xuan Son out of FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Vietnam News 10:37 27/09/2026Vietnam’s naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son is suspected of suffering a hamstring injury and could be ruled out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, depending on the severity of the damage.
Young Vietnamese chess players earn Grandmaster norms at Chess Olympiad
Vietnam News 10:15 27/09/2026Vietnam celebrated a double breakthrough on Saturday night as 20-year-old Nguyen Quoc Hy and 17-year-old Banh Gia Huy officially secured Grandmaster (GM) norms after 10 rounds at the 2026 Chess Olympiad, which runs from September 15 to 27 in Uzbekistan.
Vietnam beat Philippines 1-0 in tight FIFA ASEAN Cup opener
Vietnam News 22:13 26/09/2026Vietnam secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their opening FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group B match on Saturday, relying on a clinical first-half counterattack and late VAR interventions to take all three points.
Future of Vietnam-Singapore ties built on trust, delivery: Consul General Pang Te Cheng
In-Depth 18:30 26/09/2026Over the past five decades, Vietnam and Singapore have built one of the most dynamic, forward-looking strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, spanning trade, smart infrastructure, and the new frontiers of green and digital transformation.
Vietnam climbs 7 places in global tourism development ranking
Travel 12:27 26/09/2026Vietnam has climbed seven places to rank 52nd among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index, reflecting improvements in conditions supporting the sector’s sustainable and resilient growth.
Vietnam rolls out first EV71 vaccine against HFMD
Vietnam News 08:30 26/09/2026Vietnam has begun administering an EV71 vaccine against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) to children for the first time, with Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) and Switzerland-based Substipharm Biologics launching the vaccination program at nearly 300 centers nationwide on Friday, according to VNVC.
Da Nang police uncover $385,000 cross-border money transfer scheme involving South Koreans
Vietnam News 16:00 25/09/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an alleged illegal cross-border currency transfer network involving South Korean nationals, with transactions totaling over VND10 billion (US$385,000) since early 2026, local media cited authorities as saying on Friday.
Tourists bring new life to Vietnam’s traditional markets
Vietnam Life 14:30 25/09/2026Traditional markets across Vietnam are losing shoppers as people increasingly turn to supermarkets, convenience stores and online shopping. Yet some of the country’s best-known markets are bucking the trend, with tourists making up a growing share of their visitors.
Vietnam ready to work with Canada to build substantive Strategic Partnership: Top leader
Vietnam News 11:38 25/09/2026Vietnam is ready to work with Canada to build a substantive Strategic Partnership that brings practical benefits to the peoples of both countries and contributes to the international community, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has said.
Top leader meets with Speakers of Canada’s Senate and House of Commons
Vietnam News 11:23 25/09/2026As part of his State visit to Canada, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam had a working luncheon with Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagné and Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia at the Parliament of Canada on Thursday (local time).
Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with Canadian Prime Minister
Vietnam News 08:11 25/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Thursday (local time) as part of his state visit to Canada.
Top Vietnamese leader meets with Governor General of Canada
Vietnam News 07:56 25/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Thursday morning (local time) as part of his state visit to Canada.
